vol4s-7
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Citation
The Wheel World (1886). cyclearchive.com, https://cyclearchive.com/magazines/the-wheel-world/vol4s-7/
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Articles in this issue
- A serialised romantic story in which a governess who rides a tricycle races against social prejudice and personal danger to rescue her lover from disgrace by delivering a bribe on her machine.
- A humorous tale of a cyclist who visits his elderly aunt on a bicycle tour, inadvertently causes her adopted heir to have an accident, and so wins the old lady's favour and her fortune.
- A comic anecdote about a pot-hunting racing cyclist whose carefully accumulated collection of prizes becomes the subject of an elaborate practical joke at his expense.
- A cycling tour narrative through the hop-growing countryside of rural England, describing the landscapes, roads, and local characters encountered along the way.
- An essay examining cycling as a social activity, celebrating the camaraderie and shared pleasures of club riding and touring in the English countryside.
- A humorous serial account of a cycling tour through Ireland, describing the adventures, mishaps, and colourful characters encountered on the road.
- A comic fiction piece following the misadventures of a cycling auctioneer who runs afoul of licensing laws while attempting to conduct business on his travels.
- A light-hearted story of two cyclists whose cheerful road journey leads them into a series of comic situations and encounters.
- A reprinted letter to the editor of the Springfield Gazette discussing the merits and fairness of rotating the League of American Wheelmen presidency among regional representatives.
- An account of unsportsmanlike conduct in cycle racing, exposing the scheming tactics used by some competitors to gain an unfair advantage in handicap events.
- A comparative piece contrasting the inventive genius of British cycle pioneer James Starley with the business and promotional acumen of American manufacturer Colonel Albert Pope.
- A reflective essay defining the qualities of the true sporting gentleman cyclist, contrasting honourable competition with the scheming of prize-hunters.
- A historical article by Arthur Pendennis tracing the early history of pedal-powered vehicles from the velocipede of Charles II's time through to the modern bicycle.
- Technical notes for amateur photographers who cycle, discussing developments in chemical developers and photographic methods suited to the touring cyclist.
- A review of recent innovations in cycle design and manufacture, including notes on new safety bicycles and improved components from leading makers.
- A miscellaneous column of short cycling news items and commentary, covering daring feats, railway riding, and other current topics of interest to wheelmen.